Following the launch of Great Wall Motors’ Haval Dragon series, another new model of the series will be launched later this year named Haval Raptor (猛龙), positioned as a plug-in hybrid urban SUV with off-road characteristics. Previously, its codename was B26. Its price is not expected to exceed 200,000 yuan (28,000 USD).
Earlier, the car was declared on the Chinese MIIT, and its name options included “Veyron” (威龙), “Big Dog PRO”, and “Thunderbolt Dog” (霹雳狗). Now, Great Wall Motors officially named it the Raptor.
Overall, the shape of the Haval Raptor is relatively square. The Haval English logo is embedded in the front grille. The round headlights on both sides give off a retro vibe. Positioned as a compact SUV, the size of the car measures 4680/1916/1822mm, and the wheelbase measures 2738mm. Furthermore, the external spare tire adds another 120mm to the car’s length, making it 4800mm long.
Power will come from Great Wall Motors’ four-wheel drive Hi4 hybrid system equipped with a 1.5T hybrid engine that outputs 123 kW and 243 Nm. In addition, the car will be powered by two battery pack options: 19.09 kWh (lithium iron phosphate) and 27.54 kWh (lithium iron phosphate), with a corresponding NEDC pure electric cruising range of 102 km and 145 km, respectively. Its comprehensive fuel consumption is 5.98L/100km and 6.09L/100km, respectively.
Moreover, the approach angle of the Haval Raptor is 24°, the departure angle is 30°, the minimum unloaded ground clearance is 200 mm, and the wading depth is 560mm. It also offers seven driving modes.
The specific interior details have not been revealed. According to the official image, there is an LCD instrument panel, a large floating central control screen, and a round three-spoke steering wheel. The center console is spacious with physical buttons for vehicle control, wireless charging panels, and cupholders.
Recently, Great Wall Motors announced several new SUVs under its Haval brand, including the 2024 Haval Big Dog, the re-branded H5, and the third-generation Haval H6. Its ambition is obvious that it wants to stay competitive in today’s competitive Chinese auto market. In June this year, the sales volume of Haval H6 was only 14,267 units, a year-on-year decrease of 40.08%. Will Haval Raptor be able to further expand Great Wall Motors’ SUV market share?
